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Fig. 71 In the driver door: rotary knob for the electric exterior mirrors

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 70 or the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71.

Turn the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71 to the required position:

Switch on the exterior mirror heating.

Set the left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary knob.

Neutral position. Exterior mirror heating is switched off, it is not possible to adjust

the exterior mirrors.

Set the right exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary

knob.

The exterior mirrors can be folded in and back from the vehicle. To do this, carefully push the

exterior mirror housing in towards the side window or back from the side window until the exterior

mirror perceptibly engages.

WARNING

Injuries can be sustained if you do not take care when folding the exterior mirrors in and out.

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Only fold the exterior mirrors in or out when there is nobody in the path of the mirror.

Always ensure that no fingers are caught between the exterior mirror and the foot of the

mirror when the exterior mirror is moved.

WARNING

Incorrectly estimating the distance to vehicles travelling behind you can cause accidents and

serious injuries.

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Curved mirrors (convex or aspheric) enlarge the field of vision and can make objects in the

mirror seem smaller and further away than they actually are.

Using curved mirrors to estimate the distance of other vehicles when changing lanes is

inaccurate and can cause accidents and severe injuries.

Whenever possible, use the interior mirror to check the exact distance away from vehicles

behind or other objects.

Ensure that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Always fold in exterior mirrors before using an automatic car wash.

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. Fuel is

otherwise wasted.

If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the

outside of the mirror.

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Driving notes

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Stowing items of luggage

⇒ Driving with an open tailgate

⇒ Driving a loaded vehicle

⇒ Vehicle-specific weight ratings

Heavy objects must always be stowed securely in the luggage compartment and you must ensure

that the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable

securing straps with the fastening rings to secure heavy items. Never exceed the vehicle's

maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an

effect on the driving response and braking distance ⇒

Additional information and warnings:

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Tailgate ⇒ Tailgate

Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards ⇒ Seat functions

Lights ⇒ Lights

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Luggage compartment ⇒ Luggage compartment

Roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

WARNING

Objects that are not secured, or are secured incorrectly, can cause serious injuries in the

event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident. This applies particularly if

objects are struck by the airbag when activated and then flung through the vehicle interior.

Please apply the following rules to reduce the risk of accidents:

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Always stow all objects in the vehicle securely. Always stow luggage and heavy objects in

the luggage compartment.

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Always use suitable straps to prevent luggage from entering the deployment zones of the

side airbag or the front airbag in the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or an

accident.

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Objects should be stowed in the vehicle interior in such a way that they can never enter

the airbag deployment zones while the vehicle is in motion.

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Always keep stowage compartments closed while the vehicle is in motion.

All objects must be removed from the seat cushion of the front passenger seat if the front

passenger backrest is folded forward. Even light and small objects could be pressed into

the weight detection mat underneath the seat cushion by the backrest when it is folded

forwards and thus send incorrect information to the airbag control units.

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The front airbag must be switched off and the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

must light up for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.

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Stowed objects must never cause passengers to assume an incorrect sitting position.

Any seat blocked by stowed objects must not be used by any passengers.

WARNING

The vehicle handling and braking effect may alter significantly if large or heavy objects are

being transported.

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Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

Accelerate carefully and gently.

Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

Brake earlier than in normal driving.

Stowing items of luggage

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.

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Always distribute any loads in the vehicle and on the roof as evenly as possible.

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Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear

seat backrests securely in the upright position.

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Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps

⇒ Luggage compartment.

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Adjust the headlight range ⇒ Lights.

Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker

⇒ Wheels and tyres.

NOTICE

Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear

window and cause damage.

Observe any information concerning the loading of a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.

Driving with an open tailgate

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any

objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic

exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with an unlocked or open tailgate can cause serious injuries.

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Always drive with the tailgate closed.

Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects can fall out of

the luggage compartment and injure other road users.

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Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.

Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause the open

tailgate to move unpredictably.

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Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure that they

are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.

Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must never be held in position by

the tailgate.

If it is necessary to drive with the tailgate open, all luggage racks and cargo stowed on the

rack must be removed from the tailgate.

WARNING

Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open. This could

result in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.

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Always drive with the tailgate closed in order to prevent toxic gases from entering the

vehicle.

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If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tailgate, you must do the

following to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that could enter the vehicle:

- Close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.

- Switch off air recirculation mode.

- Open all vents in the dash panel.

- Switch the blowers to the highest setting.

NOTICE

The vehicle length and height are different when the tailgate is open.

Driving a loaded vehicle

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:

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Stow all items of luggage securely ⇒ Stowing items of luggage.

Accelerate carefully and gently.

Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

Brake earlier than in normal driving.

If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier ⇒ Roof carrier.

WARNING

Moving loads can severely impair the vehicle's stability and driving safety, which can cause

accidents and severe injuries.

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Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.

Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.

Engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.

Vehicle-specific weight ratings

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual

apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle

documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.

The values quoted here may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different models or for special

vehicles.

The values for the kerb weight in the following table apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver

(75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, if applicable, tools and

spare tyre ⇒

. Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the stated kerb weight

and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.

The load comprises the weights of the following:

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Passengers

All luggage

Roof load including roof carrier system

Petrol engines

Engine power

Gearbox

type

Kerb

weight

Gross

vehicle

weight

rating

Gross

axle

Gross

axle

weight weight

rating, rating,

front

rear

929 kg –

1,032 kg

MG5

AG5

MG5

AG5

44 kW

55 kW

CHYA

CHYB

1,290 kg

680 kg

640 kg

932 kg –

1,035 kg

929 kg –

1,032 kg

680 kg

640 kg

932 kg –

1,035 kg

Natural gas engine

Engine power

Gearbox

type

Kerb

weight

Gross

vehicle

weight

rating

Gross

axle

Gross

axle

weight weight

rating, rating,

front

rear

1,031 kg

– 1,118

50 kW

CPGA

MG5

1,370 kg

700 kg

WARNING

Exceeding the maximum permissible weights and axle loads can cause damage to the

vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.

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The actual axle loads must never exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.

The payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an effect on the driving

response and braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly.

NOTICE

The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting

heavy objects in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over the

rear axle in order to minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling.

Luggage compartment

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards

⇒ Luggage compartment cover

⇒ Variable luggage compartment floor

⇒ Fastening rings

⇒ Bag hook

Heavy objects must always be transported in the luggage compartment and you must ensure that

the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable securing

straps with the fastening rings. Never exceed the vehicle's maximum payload. Both the payload

and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an effect on the driving response and braking

distance ⇒

Additional information and warnings:

•

Airbag system ⇒ Airbag system

Lights ⇒ Lights

Transporting ⇒ Driving notes

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

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